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“Minor” Mid Air Contact at Reno Air Races

Two planes were damaged in a mid-air incident at the Reno Air Races. KOLO 8 News Now is reporting, the incident involved “The Kraken” and “The Last Lap Player.” Both planes sustained minor prop and wing damage. The planes were able to land safely and there are no reported injuries. The accident happened in a…MORE

Woman Said She’d Get Groceries for an Elderly Person, Instead Stole Debit Card

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in elder exploitation. On July 4th, an elderly Carson City resident with dementia was visited by an unknown woman offering to help her get groceries. The victim gave the woman her shopping list and debit card. The woman never…MORE

Reno City Council Reconsidering The Daybreak Development Project

On a 4-3 vote, the Reno City Council has decided to reconsider the Daybreak Development project. Daybreak calls for 4700 homes in southeast Reno between Hidden Valley, Donner Springs and South Meadows near Veterans Parkway. After the council voted to reject the project for several reasons, including that the land is now part of the…MORE

House Destroyed by Fire on Ambrose Drive in West Reno

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire on Ambrose Drive in west Reno this morning. It was reported just after 2:00am. The house is a total loss. One person inside the house was taken to the hospital for treatment of possible smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the…MORE

Hungry Fire in Spanish Springs Fully Contained

The Hungry Fire in Spanish Springs was fully contained at 305 acres last night. TMFPD first responded to the brush fire and surrounded it with fire retardant from an air attack last Monday. No structures were damaged by the Hungry fire, the cause remains under investigation.MORE

Security Guard Stabbed in Altercation at Reno RV Park

A security guard was stabbed in the neck Wednesday night in Reno. It happened just after 10 o’clock at the Reno RV Park near Mill Street. The suspect was attempting to hop over a fence to get into the park, when he was confronted by the security guard. The security guard was able to detain…MORE

Mayor Calls For Special Meeting After The Arrest of a Pair of Pet Store Owners

The recent arrests of the owners of a Reno pet store on charges of torture and killing an animal and practicing veterinary medicine without a license is prompting calls for the city council to shut the business down. The Mayor has called a special city council meeting to the discuss a possible moratorium on similar…MORE

The Annual Donor Walk is This Sunday at Sparks Marina

This Sunday’s Annual Donor Walk raises awareness for the tremendous need for organ and tissue donation, and honor Donors and Donor Families. Proceeds from the donor walk provide support to local individuals whose lives have been significantly impacted by organ or tissue donation. And they provide support to transplant recipients and donor families. Tracy Copeland…MORE

Containment Grows on Hungry Fire, Full Containment Expected Wed Night

Containment continues to grow at the scene of the Hungry Fire, which has been burning since Monday afternoon near Spanish Springs. The BLM says the fire is at least 75% contained and is headed for full containment tonight. It’s scorched more than 300 acres.MORE